Published: 11 February 2025
Author(s): L. Mazzolai, V. Triacca, M.J. Brochu-Vez, V. Boucard, M. Aberle, V. Chaplet, V. Ferrari, S. Déglise, M. Pisano, S. Staubli
Issue: March 2025
Section: Original Article

Lymphedema (LE) is a frequent, but often overlooked condition, with secondary LEs accounting for approximately 82.5% of cases [1]. It typically arises from lymphatic vessel damage or obstruction caused by cancer and cancer-related interventions (37.1%), venous diseases (19.6%), immobility (16.3%), or obesity (14.3%) [2]. Despite advances in cancer treatments and preventive measures [3,4], 20% of breast cancer patients still develop LE [5,6].

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